PACKERS Packers' Matt LaFleur believed this player was destined to coach. Now he's a key staff member JASON WILDE For the State Journal Feb 24, 2024 Feb 24, 2024 Updated Jul 4, 2026 × The Green Bay Packers are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, that despite a playoff appearance for the team this season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kAmv#tt} qp* — %FC?D @FE[ y@9? $49?6:56C H2D?’E E96 @?=J @?6 H9@ 36=:6G65 $62? |2??:@? H2D 56DE:?65 E@ 4@249] |2EE {2u=6FC E9@F89E D@[ E@@]k^AmkAmp?5 2AA2C6?E=J[ D@ 5:5 E96 r9:428@ q62CD]k^Am kAmsFC:?8 @?6 @7 |2??:@?’D E9C66 DE:?ED H:E9 E96 $62EE=6 $6292H<D @G6C 9:D ?:?6\J62C }u{ A=2J:?8 42C66C[ $49?6:56C[ E96 $6292H<D 86?6C2= >2?286C 2?5 2 =@?8E:>6 vC66? q2J !24<6CD 6I64FE:G6[ AC65:4E65 E92E |2??:@? 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E96 4@249:?8 AC@76DD:@?]”k^Am Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Packers Part Ways with Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry The Green Bay Packers are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, that despite a playoff appearance for the team this season. Choosing Packers’ new defensive coordinator was more about fit, less about Xs and Os Coach Matt LaFleur talked about who he hired to oversee the Packers' defense. Being the Packers’ defensive coordinator can be a thankless job. Is Jeff Hafley ready for it? The Packers' new defensive coordinator will be introduced Thursday — the latest in a long line to hold the job. Packers add ex-49ers assistant, Gophers linebacker as strength and conditioning coordinator Coach Matt LaFleur's staff will be complete with the addition of the former Minnesota walk-on as Green Bay's new strength and conditioning coo… Packers should have options in free-agent market With free agency approaching and the salary cap set to increase, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst appears able to make some moves. How Matt Lafleur is making his mark with Packers defensive changes A new defensive coordinator and a flurry of staff changes reveals a shift for the Packers' defensive schemes. How the Packers' new defensive coordinator is settling into his job Jeff Hafley has been busy the past 2 weeks — since he has no distractions. How the Packers can use the 2024 NFL Draft to augment new defense Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has five picks over the first two days at his disposal as the defensive scheme switches to a different scheme. Super Bowl or bust? 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Packers Part Ways with Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry The Green Bay Packers are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, that despite a playoff appearance for the team this season.
Choosing Packers’ new defensive coordinator was more about fit, less about Xs and Os Coach Matt LaFleur talked about who he hired to oversee the Packers' defense.
Being the Packers’ defensive coordinator can be a thankless job. Is Jeff Hafley ready for it? The Packers' new defensive coordinator will be introduced Thursday — the latest in a long line to hold the job.
Packers add ex-49ers assistant, Gophers linebacker as strength and conditioning coordinator Coach Matt LaFleur's staff will be complete with the addition of the former Minnesota walk-on as Green Bay's new strength and conditioning coo…
Packers should have options in free-agent market With free agency approaching and the salary cap set to increase, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst appears able to make some moves.
How Matt Lafleur is making his mark with Packers defensive changes A new defensive coordinator and a flurry of staff changes reveals a shift for the Packers' defensive schemes.
How the Packers' new defensive coordinator is settling into his job Jeff Hafley has been busy the past 2 weeks — since he has no distractions.
How the Packers can use the 2024 NFL Draft to augment new defense Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has five picks over the first two days at his disposal as the defensive scheme switches to a different scheme.
Super Bowl or bust? Packers general manager delivers expectations and 11 other things to know With the scouting combine marking the unofficial start of the new season, Brian Gutekunst discussed a myriad of topics from Green Bay's roster…
Cherry Starr, philanthropist wife of late Packers legend Bart Starr, dies at 89 Cherry and Bart were high school sweethearts and were married for more than 60 years before the former Green Bay quarterback and coach died in 2019.
What Packers' Brian Gutekunst thinks about taking quarterbacks in the NFL Draft Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst intends to follow the path of one of his predecessors.
Is Packers’ quarterbacking success ‘luck'? Or have the Packers figured out the game's most vital position?
Will Packers be more than bargain hunters in NFL free agency? General manager Brian Gutekunst can create more salary cap space with a few roster moves.
No surprise as Packers move on from all-time great left tackle: 'Smile because it happened' An injury-plagued end to the veteran's career after 11 seasons in Green Bay was emotional. Here's what it means for the salary cap, roster and more.
